Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Black Hole Deity, Diskord / Atvm, and Liminal Shroud, you can do that too!
Read moreDiskord / Atvm – Bipolarities Review
Atvm and Diskord seem to approach the medium of the split with an awareness of its usual pitfalls. Bipolarities is album length and the title hints at the fact that indeed, this is an album of two distinct halves. One band says they play nice together, and the other claims that the first is lying. What’s a Goat to believe?
Read moreDefect Designer – Chitin Review
Defect Designer surprised in 2022 with their 18 minute Neanderthal EP, a snappy shot of grindcore-infused death metal. The EP had a raw sound and a pace that made it zip past pleasantly, setting expectations high for an eventual full length release. But will Metalligator find that the new album has a defect in its design?
Read morePlague Rider – Intensities Review
Watts’ vocal performance on Intensities sickens me in the best way; his unhinged, demented rasps on key tracks cementing some of my favorite album moments. Henderson also has a phenomenal performance: being extraordinarily technical yet never too much. Will these sounds absquatulate from Cosmo’s desiring ears?
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